You think you’re making a choice, but you’re actually following a ghost. Every year, thousands of students walk blindly into college lecture halls not because they have a passion for the subject, but because they are terrified of being the “odd one out.” This isn’t just a phase—it’s a recipe for a lifetime of regret.
The Trap of the “Popular” Major
Driven by hearsay and the desperate need for social validation, students often flock to “trending” courses or prestigious-sounding degrees. They choose a path based on where their friends are going or what sounds impressive at a family gathering. But here is the cold, hard truth: Popularity does not equal prosperity. When you enroll in a program because of peer pressure, you aren’t building a career; you are renting someone else’s dream.
Driven by hearsay and the desperate need for social validation, students often flock to “trending” courses or prestigious-sounding degrees. They choose a path based on where their friends are going or what sounds impressive at a family gathering. But here is the cold, hard truth: Popularity does not equal prosperity. When you enroll in a program because of peer pressure, you aren’t building a career; you are renting someone else’s dream.
Don’t Be a Statistic
Your degree is a 40-year investment. If you let a 17-year-old’s social anxiety dictate your professional future, you are choosing a path toward mid-life crises and career stagnation. Stop listening to the noise. Choose for your future self, not your current friends.
Your degree is a 40-year investment. If you let a 17-year-old’s social anxiety dictate your professional future, you are choosing a path toward mid-life crises and career stagnation. Stop listening to the noise. Choose for your future self, not your current friends.
